1. Poverty:

 I believe in the saying that the true measure of any society is how we treat our most vulnerable. 680,000 Marylanders – nearly half of whom are children – rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Last year, the President used his government shutdown to illegally freeze SNAP benefits to push Democrats to abandon the health care fight. Families who rely on SNAP should never be treated as political pawns. That’s why I joined the Maryland delegation in demanding that the U.S. Department of Agriculture release SNAP funding to families in need.

2. Abortion:

As one of the youngest women serving in Congress, women’s health care decisions are not abstract – they are personal. I do not support policies that threaten or restrict access to FDA-approved birth control or reproductive health care. I firmly believe reproductive health care choices are a fundamental human right, and I also believe that no government should warrant control over those personal decisions.          

3. Immigration:

Under this Administration, ICE has sent under-trained agents into our schools, workplaces, and places of worship, which has left countless children subjected to the abuses of the immigration detention systems. I have used every tool available to rein in the President’s weaponization of ICE, including voting against blank checks for ICE and conducting oversight of the ICE detention center in Baltimore. I am a proud original cosponsor of the American Dream and Promise Act because I believe Congress can and must build a stronger immigration system that upholds the dignity of our neighbors.

4. Education:

I am a proud graduate of our country’s public school system and remain opposed to tax-funded vouchers and other programs that subsidize religious and private school tuitions for K-12 students, including the “Educational Choice” provisions included in the Big Ugly Law. Not only are these credits a diversion of vital public funds from our schools already in need across the country, but these private institutions leave our young learners at risk in not having to follow the same transparency, special education, or civil rights laws as our public schools.

5. Environment:

I’ve spent my entire career working to move faster, bolder, and smarter on environmental restoration. Protecting our environment is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also critically important for the thousands of Marylanders who earn their living on the Chesapeake Bay. As Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am focused on building a clean energy future, tackling rising tides, and expanding access to the Bay for all. My first bill to pass the House was the bipartisan MAWS Act to tackle invasive blue catfish and save our blue crabs, oysters, and rockfish.

6. Family:

Growing up in a working-class household, I understand the importance of affordable, high-quality child care. Today, it is more expensive to send an infant to daycare than it is to send an 18-year-old to the University of Maryland. I am laser-focused on lowering costs for working families. I have hosted roundtables to hear from parents and caregivers, I will always support full funding of WIC, and I have co-sponsored legislation to cap the cost of child care at 7% of a parents’ income. In the Maryland Senate, I sponsored a bill to create an income tax credit for parents of stillborn children

7. Conscience protections:

I fully support the First Amendment and the right of every American to live according to their faith. I have held interfaith roundtables to engage directly with faith leaders in Maryland. During these unprecedented times, it’s the leadership of our faith leaders that gives me – and so many others – hope, peace, and inspiration. However, we cannot allow the right of conscience to be used as a tool to deny women life-saving health care or to allow government employees to discriminate against the public they are paid to serve.

8. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I believe that as doctors take a hippocratic oath to do no harm, politicians should take a hippocratic oath to not divide. Every morning, on my drive into Washington, I focus on bringing a collaborative, results-driven approach to this job. As your Congresswoman, my team and I have delivered real results for Maryland. We have passed 5 bills into law, hosted 24 town halls, solved over 2,000 constituent cases, and brought home $20 million in federal funding for projects across the District. This work doesn’t happen in the headlines – it happens when we come together to solve difficult problems.

1. Poverty:

I support SNAP because no American should go hungry—especially children, seniors, and those facing tough times. We must protect benefits for those who truly need them.   At the same time, taxpayers deserve accountability. SNAP should encourage work and independence where possible, while cutting waste and fraud.  The goal is simple: a program that is both compassionate and responsible.

2. Abortion:

This is a deeply personal and difficult issue, and Americans hold strong, sincere views on both sides. I support long-standing limits on taxpayer funding for abortion, with exceptions for rape, incest, and to save the life of the mother.  At the same time, we must ensure women have access to necessary medical care and support. Congress should focus on reducing unwanted pregnancies through education and supporting mothers and families.

3. Immigration:

We should protect children who’ve been abused, neglected, or abandoned—period. They deserve safety, stability, and a fair chance at a better life.   I support targeted, humanitarian protections for vulnerable youth, paired with strong safeguards to prevent fraud and abuse of the system.    At the same time, Congress must fix our broader immigration system—securing the border, enforcing the law, and creating legal, orderly pathways—so compassion and accountability go hand in hand.

4. Education:

Parents should have a strong voice in their children’s education. I support expanding options—public, charter, private, and faith-based—so families can choose what works best.   At the same time, we must ensure accountability and protect funding for public schools that serve the majority of students. The goal is simple: empower parents, expand opportunity, and make sure every child—regardless of zip code—has access to a quality education.

5. Environment:

We have a responsibility to be good stewards of our natural resources. I support protecting and maintaining our national parks and wildlife preserves so future generations can enjoy them.  That also means using taxpayer dollars wisely, promoting conservation, and balancing environmental protection with responsible economic growth.   We don’t have to choose between a strong economy and a healthy environment—we can and should achieve both.

6. Family:

Strong families are the foundation of a strong country. I support policies that help mothers and children thrive, including strengthening WIC and improving childcare and foster programs.   We should target relief to those who need it most, while ensuring programs are efficient and accountable to taxpayers.  I’m open to expanding support like the child tax credit, but it must be fiscally responsible and focused on helping working families succeed.

7. Conscience Protections:

Religious freedom is a fundamental American right, and people shouldn’t be forced to violate their deeply held beliefs.   At the same time, patients must have timely access to legal care. We can respect both by protecting conscience rights while ensuring systems are in place so services remain available.   This isn’t about choosing sides—it’s about balancing liberty with responsibility in a practical, common-sense way.

8. Why Catholics should vote for me:

I attempt to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, my personal savior, in my daily walk. As your Congressional representative, I will consider his teachings in all I do, as I have in the past.   I served this country honorably for over three decades, and I am confident that I can be a better representative of America-First principles than the incumbent representative.